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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 01:55 AM
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So is the sound stream amp not able to run just two polk mm651 since they are 2ohm?
 
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It runs them just fine.
 

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not sure where that information came from but the amp is more than capable of running 2 ohm speakers. if you're referring to the PN4.520D it will run 2 speakers without issue.
 
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Originally Posted by z71_fourwheelin
It runs them just fine. If i'm correct, you just can't run 4ohm speakers on 2ohm amps.
You have it backwards. You can run 4 ohm speakers on a 2 ohm capable amp, but you can't run 2 ohm speakers on a 4 ohm amp. You can always go to a larger number on the speakers than the amp.
 
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You have it backwards. You can run 4 ohm speakers on a 2 ohm capable amp, but you can't run 2 ohm speakers on a 4 ohm amp. You can always go to a larger number on the speakers than the amp.
 
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not sure where that information came from but the amp is more than capable of running 2 ohm speakers. if you're referring to the PN4.520D it will run 2 speakers without issue.
I must have mis interpreted the specs on the amp. I though I read if your only using 2 channels it needs to be 4 ohm, if your running 4 channels it can be 2ohm? Either way, thanks for the info that's the answer I was hoping to hear. I think I will go with th 4.520d rather than the pbr.
 
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Originally Posted by ridedaddy
I must have mis interpreted the specs on the amp. I though I read if your only using 2 channels it needs to be 4 ohm, if your running 4 channels it can be 2ohm? Either way, thanks for the info that's the answer I was hoping to hear. I think I will go with th 4.520d rather than the pbr.
I know I sound like a broken record, but I feel I have to warn people about losing all FM and WB signal with the Soundstream amps. Other than that, it's a great little amp with plenty of power.
 
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this is the case if you're going to bridge the amp which means combining both rear channels into left and then combining both front channels into right. I HIGHLY suggest you don't do this.

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I must have mis interpreted the specs on the amp. I though I read if your only using 2 channels it needs to be 4 ohm, if your running 4 channels it can be 2ohm? Either way, thanks for the info that's the answer I was hoping to hear. I think I will go with th 4.520d rather than the pbr.
 
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I know I sound like a broken record, but I feel I have to warn people about losing all FM and WB signal with the Soundstream amps. Other than that, it's a great little amp with plenty of power.
I still sometimes say "sounds like a broken record" then I look at the young folks listening and wonder does everyone know what a record is? Am I dated? LOL
 
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